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Trippier has been poor.

What a ball from Bruno Longstaff.

Really interesting, I remember when it was clear the choice was between Newcastle and AC Milan, and some people were convinced that he'd choose to live in Milan, and I argued that the Prem was a huge pull for a lot of players, especially those that had seen their country men do well there and make a big name for themselves. Think it is hugely over stated that players will just move to a club based on what the city they live in is like, a lot more than that comes into it. They're not going over there for a holiday, all that can be done in the off season.

The number of people on here that wanted us to sign Ziyech man ... struggles almost everytime I watch him. I just don't get it. Seems really ill suited to the league.

8 hours ago, Shearergol said:

I had a massive punch up on field with a lad who had fouled me the entire match. I decided I was just gonna chop him down, he got up and we got into a fight.

 

He’s a really good friend now.

I can't tell you how often I've seen that sort of thing happen with teammates. Always end up being really good friends

42 minutes ago, David Edgar said:

It was a comment with a bit of needle by Schar, so I just reckon he'll just need a bit of time to soften up to Gordon.  That's all.  Hardly a wild theory  

 

I also said a "bit of a grudge" and you've just exaggerated that to a grudge.  

My God   

You have clearly never competed in any sport man

Do you have any idea how often that sort of thing even happens between team mates at practice/training?!

How long ago was that match even? You really think he's still caught up on that moment? Even though he himself said it was no big deal? I think that's ridiculous!

20 hours ago, David Edgar said:

 

Honestly fancy that Schar has needed convincing and still carries a bit of a grudge.  PR overdrive getting this quote out.  Club is so good at it now.

You're just making stuff up in your head.

I'd wager that Schar is just stating it how it is.

Holds a grudge and needed convincing, for goodness sake man. My God 

17 minutes ago, Bada Bing said:

Really like a lot of Chelsea's signings. They're betting the house that transfer fees continue to go up (hence spend big now), but I reckon it will pay off.  They'll also recoup a fair whack on Lukaku, Havertz, Sterling, Pulisic, Hudson-Odoi etc. Definitely a method to the madness.

I think people like the signings because they are decent on FM!

However, looking at what they've done, I'm not sure what kind of side they are building, and how it is all going to come together. 

They have a lot of athletic widemen that will want to run with the ball, but their CM and AM positions seem to lack players that can control a game and open up teams. Enzo is probably the only one that has some of that to his game.

Not ideal for a Potter side. Think they will struggle to play the kind of football he has typically been known for.

Right ... who are the free agent midfielders that are available?

Mike Ashley pisses off and within a year we're in a cup final

Cup final! Awesome.

Think the magnitude of the possibility just got to the boys at the end.

Such a rotten shame about Bruno though. Hope it doesn't hurt us in the league as he misses the next three now ... oof!

Just unbelievable that Bruno, our best midfielder goes and gets a red in the one position we were particularly light in.

Murphy is cracking me up today man

This is going to add on another 10 minutes!

Brilliant from ASM just then and a great ball at the end of it, unlucky.

Isak what a warrior man. Brave denial of that free kick there. Hope he's okay.

Imagine losing Isak and Bruno in this stupid game man.

Just now, Pandamninator said:

Don't Premier League games count? Or have the changed the rules so that suspensions are restricted to the individual competitions.

Oh yes, of course. My mistake. I believe you're right.

That is fucking horrific. What a disaster man ... 2 goals up and he's got a red card. Terrible.

Oh shit ... Bruno might miss the final.

What a ball from Lavia ... Pope continues to be brilliant.

1 minute ago, maybe_next_year said:

Very odd choices when we've had a free kick in our own third. 

They've all been at it. Has completely killed the flow of our game, and allowed them back in it.

That Lavia kid has changed the game since he came on. Controlling things for  them a lot better. Thank God he didn't start.

Man ... Almiron, too many touches there. Release that.

4 hours ago, Segun Oluwaniyi said:

 

This boy has never looked the part when I have seen him for the national team, tbh. He reminds me of myself on the pitch, just seems slow of both foot and mind for the modern game.

 

However, he's constantly scored for Genk, can clearly finish, and as probably the tallest player in the league, will be a threat aerially at least. Will be interested to see how he does.

At last the big man gets a chance.

Just due to his size and goal scoring record in Belgium I thought someone in the Prem would have taken a punt on him previously.

Not the prettiest on the eye, but the guy is an awkward customer to deal with. Would not be at all surprised if he had an impact for them.

We are so careless with the ball in general today man. 

Rushing to do the next thing before receiving the ball first over and over again.

I'd be looking to bring on Isak to add some composure and class on the ball, as we have too many giving it away at the minute.